Retail
Low vacancies for shops
Vacancy rates are low in Colac’s main shopping strip, as the services sector continues to show an interest in former retail premises.
Crusade to buy recycled products
A new campaign is encouraging Colac and district shoppers to buy recycled products.
Shop Small this Saturday
Forget Black Friday, ignore Cyber Monday. Instead, support our local Colac and district businesses this Saturday.
Trader welcomes facade stimulus
A central Colac trader says he’s pleased Colac Otway Shire Council has started to invest in helping businesses revitalise Murray Street shopfronts.
Corangamite loosens its funding requirements
Corangamite Shire Council has made it easier for businesses wanting grants to upgrade shop facades in the shire.
Aldi extension plans approved
Aldi’s plan to expand its Colac supermarket has the green light from Colac Otway Shire Council, despite one councillor’s concerns about losing car parks.
Councillors to decide on Aldi expansion plan
A proposed expansion of Colac’s Aldi supermarket is likely to gain Colac Otway Shire Council’s approval today.
Winner has plenty of reasons to smile
A Colac teen has won a $2000 prize, all for shopping local.